Program Manager, Electrification Programs - GM Defense

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren or Milford, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.

The Role

GM Defense is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Program Manager who is eager to showcase their talents and make a significant impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate has familiarity and experience working with electrification programs and GM's battery technology/strategy. This is a Customer-facing role who will serve as their primary point of contact. Additionally, the ideal candidate thrives in highly ambiguous situations and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with minimal oversight.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and oversee current execution of multiple, simultaneous contracted programs in the GMD Electrification portfolio.
• Collaborate with the Business Creation and Product Development leads to ensure future Request for Proposal submissions (technical feasibility, timing, resources, etc.) are executable upon contract award.
• Execute the awarded contracts, achieving customer requirements, exceeding expectations, and maximizing GM Defense profitability.
• Manage government and GM Defense program imperatives, including schedule, performance, cost, resources, risk assessment, and gap closure plans.
• Lead and manage the cross-functional program execution team (PET) enabling all participants to contribute to their full potential.
• Manage issues and risks through effective decision framing and drive for resolution.
• Communicate clearly through standalone presentations, team meetings, and one-on-one discussions with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop materials for internal gate reviews and external Government/Customer leadership reviews.
• Integrate all supporting functional processes.
• Drive on-time completion of work.
• Develop high-performing teams by establishing behavioral norms and clear priorities.
• Maintain effectiveness in changing environments and with different technologies and responsibilities while balancing Government/Customer and GM Defense priorities.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of Planning, Program Management, or equivalent experience required (e.g., PMI certification)
• Proven program management experience leading complex programs
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Strong business acumen with experience and understanding of financial tracking during program execution with a keen attention to detail
• Experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of vehicles
• Excellent ability to deal with ambiguity in a fast paced environment
• Proven track record of developing and driving high-performance teams
• Strong framing and communication skills
• Organizational agility and managerial courage
• Proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• MBA or equivalent degree
• Experience leading or developing others
• Familiarity with battery technology
• Familiarity with the defense industry, including knowledge of Acquisition frameworks, Business Development, Planning, Portfolio Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, and Supply Chain

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Company Vehicle: Upon successful completion of a motor vehicle report review, you will be eligible to participate in a company vehicle evaluation program, through which you will be assigned a General Motors vehicle to drive and evaluate. Note: program participants are required to purchase/lease a qualifying GM vehicle every four years unless one of a limited number of exceptions applies.

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